579: IndyCar Returns! We talk to Al Unser Jr about his life, career and new book

579: IndyCar Returns! We talk to Al Unser Jr about his life, career and new book

AL UNSER JR has lived a double life - supreme racing talent and self-inflicted personal turmoil. He won two CART championships and won the Indianapolis 500 twice. It's rare for someone so successful in their motorsport career to open up on struggles with addiction, depression and abuse. His new book "Al Unser Jr: A Checkered Past" is a brutally honest look at some of the stories which racing fans will know, and some which he has never talked about before. Growing up in Indycar with a famous surname he was put on a pedestal. Nephew to Bobby, son of Al. The story of 'Little Al' would too often leave the pages of Autosport for the tabloids to chart the fall from grace of an American darling. JAMES NEWBOLD asks about how he was able to supress his anger at Emerson Fittipaldi after his crash in the 1989 Indy 500, and win an award for sportsmanship, when he had to fight every natural urge not to retaliate. He says what he thinks of the current crop of teams and drivers, and who impresses him the most. He also talks about the process of writing his book alongside noted author JADE GURSS and how he had to stop several times because he was in tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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630: Canadian GP Practice - with Matt Kew

630: Canadian GP Practice - with Matt Kew

Matt Kew joins Martyn Lee to analyse the first two practice sessions for the Canadian Grand Prix. Formula 1 is back in Montreal for the first time since 2019, with a severe weather warning arriving shortly after the teams arrived in the paddock. With the ever present threat of rain, the first practice session was busier than usual with teams and drivers maximising track time to try different setups and scenarios. However the rain stayed away throughout the second session, which saw both Ferrari and Red Bull quick on the low fuel runs. The long race pace was good for the Red Bull of Verstappen, whilst his teammate Perez was a second off the pace, something which Christian Horner put down to setup differences between driving styles. Grid penalties are already becoming a topic after just 8 full weekends of running, as the Alpha Tauri of Tsunoda will start from the back of the grid due to taking a complete set of Red Bull powertrain components. The big question remains over Ferrari, and whether Leclerc will take the pain of a grid penalty here, at a track where passing is possible if you have the pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jun 202232min

629: 24 Hours of Le Mans Review - with Gary and Jamie

629: 24 Hours of Le Mans Review - with Gary and Jamie

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15 Jun 202254min

628: Azerbaijan GP Review - with Alex, Jess & Haydn

628: Azerbaijan GP Review - with Alex, Jess & Haydn

We're back to analyse all the action from today's action in Baku which saw a double DNF for Ferrari, more woe for Ferrari customer teams, and a dominant display from the Red Bull pair. Max Verstappen led home Sergio Perez for a 1-2 well clear of third placed George Russell. Martyn Lee is joined by Alex Kalinauckas, Jess McFadyen and Haydn Cobb to discuss if Ferrari could have won today, were they not to have lost both cars to reliability issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jun 20221h 3min

627: Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Analysis

627: Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Analysis

Matt Kew hosts Jon Noble to look back at all the qualifying action from today in Baku. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jun 202227min

625: Azerbaijan GP Practice - with Jake Boxall-Legge

625: Azerbaijan GP Practice - with Jake Boxall-Legge

The Formula 1 cars back on the streets of Baku for the first time with these new generation cars. Sporting their low drag setups, the battle between Red Bull and Ferrari resumes for round eight. This was the venue for Sergio Perez's first win in Red Bull colours twelve months ago but can he repeat the feat? Can Ferrari overcome their bouncing issues on the long start/finish straight? And will any of their midfield teams be able to join the battle at the front? Martyn Lee is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Jun 202229min

626: Le Mans Preview - with Gary Watkins

626: Le Mans Preview - with Gary Watkins

Gary Watkins and James Newbold look ahead to this week's 24 hours of Le Mans and tell us some of the key drivers, teams and battles we should be watching for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jun 202235min

624: WRC Rally Sardinia Review - Gravel Notes

624: WRC Rally Sardinia Review - Gravel Notes

Tanak is back on top of the podium after 462 days, Rovanpera extends his championship lead and Craig Breen has technical trouble with his giggling pin. Martyn Lee is joined by Tom Howard to look back at WRC Rally Sardinia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jun 202241min

623: Monaco GP Review

623: Monaco GP Review

How did Sergio Perez win Monaco? How did Leclerc lose from a controlling position?  And could Sainz have won with his daring straight-to-slicks strategy? To discuss those topics and a lot more tonight are Luke Smith and Stuart Codling. Your host is Martyn Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Mai 20221h 6min

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